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Today marks day 78 of the scheduled 110-day session, almost 3/4 of the way to the April 28th date when legislative per diems end for the year. By close of business this Friday, any policy bill that has not been approved by committee in both chambers will be dead for the year. Bills in three committees – Oversight, Appropriations, and Ways & Means

Marion Economic Development Corporation in partnership with Kirkwood Community College are pleased to announce the return of the Business Leadership Series. The first session kicks off in March. The Business Leadership Series provides you and your company tools and resources to tackle workforce and talent retention issues. These workshops will address

Brooke Hernandez knew at a young age that college wasn’t for her but wasn’t sure what that meant for her future. She ended up in an elective welding class during her senior year of high school as a last-ditch effort to uncover a potential career path. “Welding came so naturally to me, I got really into it and decided to pursue a

DES MOINES – The Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its annual, nonpartisan review of the state’s economic competitiveness. Known as Iowa’s Competitive Dashboard, the report measures the state’s standing nationally in five categories: economic growth; workforce & education; governance; health & wellness; and demographics

We are two weeks away from the second funnel week, which occurs in legislative week 12, March 27-31. By the end of that week, any policy bill will need to have been passed out of committee in the other chamber in order to stay alive for the year. In addition to the policy transition process, another part of the session that starts now is the budget

For the fourth time, a RAISE grant application has been submitted to complete the full construction of Tower Terrace Road. If approved, dollars would be provided for all sections of Tower Terrace Road not already funded between I-380 and HWY 13. The project received high marks during the latest application window but there was not enough funding available